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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes a shipment to the American Embassy in the Federal capital twelve days late. An American Charge d affaires is believed to have been detained. Details unclear due to garbled text but involves postal or diplomatic postings at Port Said or Noted capital postings.
In New York on March 14 the demise of the United States Express Company is reported to throw about fifteen thousand workers out of employment. The firm is said to have earned roughly six million dollars annually, yet many longtime employees must retire due to financial hardship and lack of funds.
An advertisement from Bell Bros promises worry free grocery delivery. It asserts customers receive quality products and reliable service when placing orders, inviting readers to try their February ox product as proof of perfection in quality and service.
Amano Proma from Chihuahua reports Villa and Carranza planning a joint stance as united opposition to Huerta. A marble building is prepared for Carranza supporters and Villa asserts continued command amid the rebel advance, prioritizing subordination and strength to avoid internal power struggles.
A newly completed battleship, Texas, will travel from New York to Calverton in a Royal Navy style voyage to honor Texan state actions. Officials have not confirmed details, but observers expect the vessel to train in Mexican waters or replace a battleship in current fleets. The ship, 27,000 tons, resembles the former Texas and is seen as a premier fighting machine.
Eleven passengers die and another twelve are injured when two trains collide during a busy event at Reetey in New Wales. Authorities say a derailment and collision caused the Fatal crash as emergency crews rush to the scene.
Real estate transfer records show L Stephan transferring Lot 1 and Part of Lot 8 and an interest in an alley adjoining the property in Stock 207 in the Maryland area for 43,500. The description references a complex property conveyance with a total price of 43,500 and an interconnection to adjacent parcels.
Governor Colquitt and Lieutenant Governor Mayes conferred as legislators responded to their query about the Terrell election law. Reports show most lawmakers favor amending the law, with support across parties. An inquiry by campaign manager A M Kennedy found eighty of eighty House members and twenty senators leaning toward amendments.
Washington reports Secretary of State May 14 says Carranza will allow foreign consuls to protect foreigners in areas under constitutionalist control. He may still keep direct communications with Huerta through friends of foreign relations, without recognizing new constitutions.
A theft report states robbers stole about 1 million in payroll cash from the Martman Furniture Company office before daybreak. Police investigated, seeking suspects and reviewing security footage as the payout from the weekly payroll disappeared.
From Witham Hills Australia March 14 a man described as a murderer received a five year sentence. The report notes the accused shows no remorse as the local court delivers the verdict.
Cleveland reports that John D. Rockefeller backs a Cleveland memorial via a large trust fund to aid city improvements. P.M. Gott, Cleveland Trust Company president, says Rockefeller may contribute 350 million to the trust. The plan aims to use income for city betterment while honoring Rockefeller’s early ties to Cleveland. In other news, Bal Hutchings, a Standview merchant, dies after oxygen exposure at a ramshackle medical camp, surviving on oxygen for days before death.
Postmaster General Burleson announced extending parcel post to exclude all plant material such as tavad cuttings roots and scions from the service. This change narrows what may be mailed under parcel post and affects growers and merchants nationwide.
Incomplete text from an unnamed report mentions did not like Bauch’s hat and a Washington Albuquerque figure and a committee hearing. It references Villa and Gwatay Tauet with ties to foreign relations, but the exact facts and context are unreadable.
Lieutenant de Leaner was killed today after his aircraft crashed upon attempting a landing in Koeiigeiere Germany. The machine collapsed and its motor failed as it failed to touch down.
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